Building a Stronger Southern Arizona, Together!
The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation connects people, nonprofits, businesses, and charitable resources to strengthen the communities we call home.
Whether you're looking to give, volunteer, create a lasting legacy, or support local causes, we're here to help your generosity make a meaningful impact.
More Than 50 Years of Local Impact
Since 1970, the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation has helped strengthen Southern Arizona through philanthropy, charitable funds, grants, scholarships, nonprofit partnerships, and community initiatives.
Together with generous donors, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leaders, we've invested millions of dollars into the people and places that make our communities stronger.
We change and enrich lives through guidance, education, and financial support for charitable organizations in our communities.
We believe strong communities are built when generosity, leadership, and local organizations work together. Every grant awarded, scholarship funded, nonprofit supported, and charitable gift entrusted to the Foundation helps strengthen Southern Arizona today while creating opportunities for future generations.
We serve Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Arivaca, Tumacacori, Rio Rico, Nogales, and Sonora, Mexico.
Our Mission
How We Make a Difference
Through our annual grant making cycle we support a myriad of nonprofits in our area providing health and human services, animal rescue and recovery, arts and education, youth programs and the environment.
Community
Investment
We invest in the nonprofit organizations that strengthen our communities through grants, partnerships, education, and capacity-building resources that help them grow and expand their impact.
Philanthropy / Sustainability
We lead the region in helping individuals, families, and businesses create lasting local impact through charitable funds, planned giving, endowments, and other philanthropic opportunities that support nonprofits today and for generations to come.
Community
Development Hub
Community Engagement
We bring together nonprofit leaders, businesses, donors, educators, and community partners to address local needs, encourage collaboration, and strengthen the communities we all call home.
Through initiatives like Shine Forward Southern Arizona, educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and community events, we help connect people with meaningful ways to give back and support the causes they care about.
Every Cause Matters. Every Gift Makes a Difference.
Every person has a different passion for giving. Some care deeply about children and education. Others are passionate about animal welfare, healthcare, the arts, environmental conservation, or helping neighbors in need.
The Greater Green Valley Community Foundation helps connect your generosity with trusted nonprofit organizations making a difference throughout Southern Arizona. Whatever cause speaks to your heart, there's an opportunity to create meaningful local impact.
Connecting Our Community Through Giving
Shine Forward Southern Arizona
A Year-Round Initiative of the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation
Shine Forward Southern Arizona helps connect people with local nonprofits, volunteer opportunities, and causes that align with their values throughout the year. Whether you're looking to give, volunteer, discover organizations making a difference, or become more involved in your community, Shine Forward makes it easy to take the next step.
Each November, our annual Shine Forward campaign brings together nonprofits, businesses, donors, volunteers, and community members to celebrate.
Sip, Swirl, Shop & Shine Forward
Our Signature Community Celebration
Every November, the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation brings our community together for one of Southern Arizona's most anticipated celebrations of generosity.
Sip, Swirl, Shop & Shine Forward is a unique event that combines local wine and beer tasting, holiday shopping, live entertainment, and community connection with a shared purpose—supporting the nonprofit organizations that make our region stronger.
Held during our annual Shine Forward campaign, the event shines a spotlight on the incredible work of local nonprofits while bringing together donors, businesses, volunteers, and community members who believe in giving back close to home.
Whether you're enjoying a glass of wine, discovering local artisans, connecting with friends, or learning about organizations making a difference, every ticket helps celebrate and strengthen the spirit of generosity throughout Southern Arizona.
Join us this November as we sip, swirl, shop, and shine forward together.
We have sponsorships available, Contact Michelle at exd@ggvcf.org, or call at 520.307.7367 Click here
Find Your Way to Give Back
However You Choose to Give, You Can Make a Difference.
I Want to Give
Support local nonprofits through charitable gifts, donor-advised funds, endowments, or planned giving.I'm a Business
Partner with us to support community initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and local philanthropy.I Want to Volunteer
Discover nonprofits and community organizations looking for people who want to make a difference.I Want to Leave a Legacy
Create lasting impact through planned giving and charitable funds that benefit Southern Arizona for generations.I'm a NonprofitExplore grants, resources, partnerships, and opportunities to strengthen your organization.There is no single way to strengthen a community. Every act of generosity creates lasting impact. Choose the path that's right for you.Together, We're Building a Stronger Southern Arizona.
Strong communities don't happen by accident. They are built by neighbors who care, businesses that invest, nonprofits that serve, and individuals who believe their generosity can make a difference. At the Greater Green Valley Community Foundation, we're honored to bring those people together—connecting generosity with community needs and helping create lasting impact across Southern Arizona.
Whether you're ready to give, volunteer, partner, or simply learn more, we'd love to help you become part of the story.
Annual Report
As of June 30, 2026
The Community Foundation co-partners with the Burton Family Foundation, an Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) supporting organization to INVEST $112,000 in area non-profits.